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Frankenstein has been an enduring figure in horror, inspiring countless adaptations across films and television. Since Mary Shelley's novel was first published in 1818, the tale of Dr. Victor Frankenstein and his tragic Monster has captivated audiences, with filmmakers exploring the story's moral and philosophical questions. From the iconic 1931 James Whale film to modern reimaginings and parodies, Frankenstein has left a lasting mark on pop culture. Television has also tackled the story, including series like The Frankenstein Chronicles (2015) and animated adaptations, further cementing the monster's place in media history.
If you wish to go on a Frankenstein binge, our guide takes you through all the major movies and the TV series. We also provide you with offers to stream, buy or rent these movies online in India.
How to watch the Frankenstein movies in chronological order
The first Frankenstein movies were produced by Universal with some of the best ones featuring Boris Karloff as the Monster. The other notable franchise included horrors produced by British studio Hammer with Peter Cushing as Victor Frankenstein and Christopher Lee as Frankenstein’s Monster.
Universal Frankenstein movies:
- Frankenstein (1931)
- The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
- Son of Frankenstein (1939)
- The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942)
- Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man (1943)
Hammer movies:
- The Curse of Frankenstein (1957)
- Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed (1969)
Standalone entries:
- Young Frankenstein (1974)
- Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (1994)
- Frankenstein (2004)
- Frankenweenie (2012)
- I, Frankenstein (2014)
- Victor Frankenstein (2015)
- The Frankenstein Chronicles (2015)
- Lisa Frankenstein (2024)
- Frankenstein (2025)
The best Frankenstein classic to get started with is the 1931 Universal Pictures film directed by James Whale. The black-and-white horror starred Boris Karloff as the Monster. It became the defining portrayal of Frankenstein's Monster and established the look and tone for many future adaptations.
Also directed by James Whale, Bride of Frankenstein is widely regarded as one of the greatest horror films ever made. It builds upon the themes of the first film, with the Monster seeking a companion.
In Son of Frankenstein, the 1939 sequel stars Basil Rathbone as the son of Dr. Frankenstein and features Karloff’s last appearance as the Monster. While less iconic, it still expanded the Frankenstein mythos in film.
From the Ghost of Frankenstein onwards, the Universal Frankenstein series replaced Karloff with Lon Chaney Jr. as the Monster. It delves deeper into the Frankenstein family’s cursed legacy.
Then came the crossover Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man, Frankenstein’s Monster (now played by Bela Lugosi) meets the Wolf Man, merging two of Universal’s biggest horror franchises in a fun, campy entry.
In 1957, Hammer Films revived the franchise with this British interpretation. Directed by Terence Fisher and starring Peter Cushing as Dr. Frankenstein and Christopher Lee as the Monster, it’s darker and bloodier than its predecessors. Another Hammer entry, Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed showcases Dr. Frankenstein (again played by Cushing) as a ruthless villain, pushing ethical boundaries in his experiments.
After Universal and Horror, all other movies based on Frankenstein or inspired by Mary Shelley’s novel were standalone entries and not connected to any franchise. For instance, Young Frankenstein endures as Mel Brooks' comedic homage to the classic Universal films while Frankenweenie reimagines the story with a resurrected dog. Television has also tackled the story, including series like The Frankenstein Chronicles (2015) and animated adaptations, further cementing the monster's place in media history.
The next promising Frankenstein project is Guillermo Del Toro’s upcoming remake. This adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel is expected to bring the acclaimed horror’s signature gothic aesthetic and deep empathy for misunderstood monsters to life. The cast includes Jacob Elordi as the Monster alongside Oscar Isaac as the British scientist.
How to watch the Frankenstein movies in release order
The guide below shows you all the streaming platforms where you can watch, buy or rent the Frankenstein movies and TV shows in India. Here’s hoping you have a memorable binge this Spooktober!
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Frankenstein
1931
7.8 (81k)
#1
Tampering with life and death, Henry Frankenstein pieces together salvaged body parts to bring a human monster to life; the mad scientist's dreams are shattered by his creation's violent rage as the monster awakens to a world in which he is unwelcome.
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₹99.00 HDBride of Frankenstein
1935
7.8 (54k)
#2
Dr. Frankenstein and his monster both turn out to be alive, not killed as previously believed. Dr. Frankenstein wants to get out of the evil experiment business, but when a mad scientist, Dr. Pretorius, kidnaps his wife, Dr. Frankenstein agrees to help him create a new creature.
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₹99.00 HDSon of Frankenstein
1939
7.1 (12k)
#3
One of the sons of late Dr. Henry Frankenstein finds his father's ghoulish creation in a coma and revives him, only to find out the monster is controlled by Ygor who is bent on revenge.
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₹99.00 HDFrankenstein Meets the Wolf Man
1943
6.4 (10k)
#4
Grave robbers open the grave of the wolf man and awaken him. He doesn't like the idea of being immortal and killing people when the moon is full so tries to find Dr. Frankenstein, in the hopes that the doctor can cure him. Dr. Frankenstein has died; however, his monster is found.
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₹99.00 HDThe Curse of Frankenstein
1957
7.0 (12k)
#5
Baron Victor Frankenstein has discovered life's secret and unleashed a blood-curdling chain of events resulting from his creation: a cursed creature with a horrid face — and a tendency to kill.
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₹119.00 HDFrankenstein Must Be Destroyed
1969
6.7 (5k)
#6
Blackmailing a young couple to assist with his horrific experiments the Baron, desperate for vital medical data, abducts a man from an insane asylum. On route the abductee dies and the Baron and his assistant transplant his brain into a corpse. The creature is tormented by a trapped soul in an alien shell and, after a visit to his wife who violently rejects his monstrous form, the creature wreaks his revenge on the perpetrator of his misery: Baron Frankenstein.
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₹119.00 HDYoung Frankenstein
1974
8.0 (171k)
#7
A young neurosurgeon inherits the castle of his grandfather, the famous Dr. Victor von Frankenstein. In the castle he finds a funny hunchback, a pretty lab assistant and the elderly housekeeper. Young Frankenstein believes that the work of his grandfather was delusional, but when he discovers the book where the mad doctor described his reanimation experiment, he suddenly changes his mind.
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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
1994
6.3 (60k)
#8
Victor Frankenstein is a promising young doctor who, devastated by the death of his mother during childbirth, becomes obsessed with bringing the dead back to life. His experiments lead to the creation of a monster, which Frankenstein has put together with the remains of corpses. It's not long before Frankenstein regrets his actions.
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₹99.00 HDFrankenstein
2004
6.2 (1k)
#9
Adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel about a scientist who brings life to a creature fashioned from corpses and various body parts.
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Frankenweenie
2012
6.9 (118k)
#10
When a car hits young Victor's pet dog Sparky, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. But when the bolt-necked "monster" wreaks havoc and terror in the hearts of Victor's neighbors, he has to convince them that Sparky's still the good, loyal friend he was.
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2014
5.1 (84k)
#11
200 years after his shocking creation, Dr. Frankenstein's creature, Adam, still walks the earth. But when he finds himself in the middle of a war over the fate of humanity, Adam discovers he holds the key that could destroy humankind.
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Subs HD₹120.00 HD₹190.00 HDVictor Frankenstein
2015
5.9 (61k)
#12
Eccentric scientist Victor Von Frankenstein creates a grotesque creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment.
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₹119.00 4KThe Frankenstein Chronicles
2015
7.2 (12k)
#13
Inspector John Marlott investigates a series of crimes in 19th century London, which may have been committed by a scientist intent on re-animating the dead.
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Lisa Frankenstein
2024
6.1 (23k)
#14
A coming of RAGE love story about a teenager and her crush, who happens to be a corpse. After a set of horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the two embark on a journey to find love, happiness - and a few missing body parts.
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